OL2 5AA is a mixed residential area on Oldham Road, 0.4km from Long Sight in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OL2 5AA offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00027344 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 5AA.
265
35
£ 36,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL2 5AA's 58% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5AA. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
2 sales · Mean £ 162,500
Terraced
£ 116,500
3 sales · Mean £ 102,500
Detached
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
school Local Schools
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Royton Hall Primary School
Thorp Primary School
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Burtons Newsagents0.6 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- NL Woodcocks0.7 km
- Valu Bentley0.7 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Khau Galli0.4 km
- White Hart0.2 km
- Duke of Edinburgh0.7 km
- Arumba0.7 km
- Carters Arms0.3 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ree Ming0.5 km
- Maypole Granary0.6 km
- Spice Shak0.6 km
- The Golden Bowl0.6 km
- Indian Cottage0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bank Grill0.7 km
- Cafe K0.5 km
- Mazzo Restaurant0.9 km
- Mazzo Restaurant0.9 km
- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.2 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.7 km
- Oldham Werneth2.4 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Old Edge Lane0.1 km
- Old Edge Lane0.1 km
- Shaw Road0.2 km
- Oldham Road0.2 km
- Salmon Fields0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25AA · Data under Open Government Licence